Sacramento, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Sacramento, California is 524,802 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest city in the United States and the 6th-largest in California. The median household income is $83,753, the median home value is $484,600, and the median age is 35.7.

The population has grown 14.7% since 2010 (467,286 → 535,798).

524,802

Population

5320

People / sq mi

$83,753

Median Income

$484,600

Median Home Value

Sacramento covers 98.6 sq mi of land at 5320 people per square mile.

About Sacramento, CA

Sacramento is a city in California with a population of 524,802. It ranks #6 among cities in California by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Sacramento is $83,753, above the US median of $74,580. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $484,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,694. The homeownership rate of 51.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sacramento reflects 36.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 minutes each way.

Sacramento city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Sacramento city had a population of 467,286 in 2010 and 535,798 in 2024, a 14.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 535,798 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.98%.

535,798

Population (2024)

467,286

Population (2010)

535,798

Peak (2024)

0.98%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	467,286	-	-	estimate
2011	470,902	+3,616	+0.77%	estimate
2012	474,226	+3,324	+0.71%	estimate
2013	478,214	+3,988	+0.84%	estimate
2014	482,762	+4,548	+0.95%	estimate
2015	488,133	+5,371	+1.11%	estimate
2016	494,127	+5,994	+1.23%	estimate
2017	500,777	+6,650	+1.35%	estimate
2018	507,737	+6,960	+1.39%	estimate
2019	513,624	+5,887	+1.16%	estimate
2020	525,579	+11,955	+2.33%	estimate
2021	525,496	-83	-0.02%	estimate
2022	526,715	+1,219	+0.23%	estimate
2023	529,792	+3,077	+0.58%	estimate
2024	535,798	+6,006	+1.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	36.8%
Black or African American	12.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.8%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$83,753

Median Household Income

$42,300

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$484,600

Median Home Value

$1,694

Median Rent

51.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.9%

High School+

36.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

65.5%

Public Transit

17.7%

Work From Home

25.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.7%

Foreign Born

64.4%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

12.4%

With Disability

94.5%

Health Insurance

96.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.6%
Public Administration	12.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.4%
Construction	6.6%
Retail Trade	6.5%
Information	5.6%
Manufacturing	5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.9%

Largest cities in California

Los Angeles (3,857,897)San Diego (1,385,061)San Jose (990,054)San Francisco (836,321)Fresno (543,615)Long Beach (458,491)Oakland (438,072)Bakersfield (408,366)Anaheim (344,553)Stockton (320,470)View all California cities →

Largest counties in California

Los Angeles County (9,848,406)San Diego County (3,282,782)Orange County (3,164,063)Riverside County (2,449,909)San Bernardino County (2,187,816)

Part of California

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Metro areas in California

Los Angeles (13,012,469)San Francisco (4,653,593)Riverside (4,637,725)San Diego (3,282,782)Sacramento (2,406,563)San Jose (1,969,353)Fresno (1,170,942)Bakersfield (910,433)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sacramento, California has a population of 524,802 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest city in the United States and the 6th-largest in California.

The median household income in Sacramento, California is $83,753, with 10.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Sacramento, California is $484,600, with median monthly rent at $1,694 and a homeownership rate of 51.5%.

The median age in Sacramento, California is 35.7 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has grown 14.7% since 2010 (467,286 → 535,798).